Supporting DC's Strike Fund
Friday, January 14, 2011(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
“We are considering donating some money to an area strike
fund,” wrote a local union recently, “If there is one run by the metro
AFL-CIO that would be ideal. Does the metro AFL-CIO have such a program?” Yes!
The Metro Council's Community Services Agency has an Emergency Assistance Fund
which helps striking workers. “Because we have had several strikes going on
since last spring, the fund has at times been depleted so any contributions are
most definitely welcome and will be well-used,” reports CSA Executive Director
Kathleen McKirchy. Email her at kmckirch@dclaborarchives.org for
details. - photo courtesy istockphoto